Tactical asset allocation, also known as portfolio construction, is an investment strategy that actively adjusts an investor’s asset allocation in response to changing market conditions. The key objective of a TAA plan is to increase the average risk-adjusted return of passive portfolio investing. It’s very important that you have a good understanding of asset allocation […]
Does Netflix Pay Dividends?
Since the last decade, Netflix has succeeded in hammering its position as a streaming giant and one of the top dogs in the media and entertainment sectors. The company mainly produces its own content (movies and television shows). Still, it also acquires ownership of other movies and television show content by purchasing ownership or access […]
The Pros and Cons of Shifting into Swing Trading in Turbulent Times
Swing trading is a trading technique that predominantly uses technical analysis to find opportunities, though some fundamental analysis can be used to supplement it. Swing traders essentially look for short term gains over a period of days, and at the very most, a few months. As we’re all aware, market prices never move in a […]
Tax Efficient Investing Around the Globe for Retail Investors
Taxes are inevitable when investing, even for non-professional traders. There are ways in which you can minimize such taxes, and there are even some jurisdictions that do not have a tax. This article will not describe the legality or logistics of investing in jurisdictions around the world; instead, it will focus on their different taxes. […]
Calm, Cool and Relaxed – How to Develop a Healthy Approach to Trading
Trading seems like an easy way to make a living – that is, until the market moves against you. Unlike your current job, it’s possible to lose money trading. In fact, you should expect to lose a good portion of the time – all traders have down days. If you’re going to trade full-time, there’s […]
Property vs Stocks: Pros and Cons
Property has been a popular investment for generations (and recently even overseas property), as the attraction of bricks and mortar continues to lure more investors looking for alternatives to stocks and shares, particularly as a way of generating retirement income. However, whether you should be looking at property in preference to stocks and shares depends […]
The Best Stocks of All Time and How to Pick Them Early
2018 is a heady time to be involved in the stock market. Over the past five years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the NASDAQ indexes have doubled in value. Look back to the bottom of the Great Recession and one will see that stock values have quadrupled. Yet, the best traders […]
How to Get Funding for Investments
Whether you are a first time investor or seasoned one, knowing all your options on funding is a good place to start. The interest rates on loans are low, really low. The rates are so low; some people might think that with these low interest rates that they could create a long term arbitrage between […]
The Best Investing Quotes from Pro-Investors in 2018 and 2019
Investing can be stressful and confusing. But using advice from professional investors can help you to cut through the sea of information available and dig for the best practices you need to succeed. In his letter sent in January of 2017 to the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Warren Buffett said: “What is smart at […]
Should You Be Listening to Stock Analysts?
A stock analyst is someone who evaluates companies and their stock to give you a better idea of market trends, and how stocks may perform in the near and distant future. These analysts focus on the earnings of a variety of companies – some of whom report their earnings monthly or quarterly. Analysts take time […]